Ocean Freight Route
MiamiLazaro Cardenas
USMIAMXLZC
Distance
1,311 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
US
Origin Port
Miami
Infrastructure Highlights
- High-capacity container berths with state-of-the-art ship-to-shore gantry cranes
- Well-developed on-dock and near-dock intermodal connections to rail and trucking corridors
- High-volume international air cargo facilities at Miami International Airport with dedicated freight terminals and cold-chain infrastructure
- Passenger and cruise terminals adjacent to cargo facilities, supporting combined logistics and tourism flows
Key Exports
Pharmaceuticals and medical productsPerishable goods (fruits, vegetables, flowers, seafood)Electronics and telecommunications equipmentAutomotive parts and machineryRe-exports of consumer goods to Latin America and the Caribbean
Export Compliance
Traders are required to comply with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and screen all parties against U.S. denied and restricted party lists.
MX
Destination Port
Lazaro Cardenas
Infrastructure Highlights
- Deep-water access channel supporting Post-Panamax and larger vessels
- Specialized automotive and Ro-Ro facilities for finished vehicle exports and imports
- On-dock rail connections linking to the national rail network and inland logistics hubs
- Modern container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and extensive yard space
Key Imports
Industrial machinery and equipmentConsumer goods and electronicsAutomotive components and CKD/SKD kitsChemicals and petrochemical productsContainerized general cargo
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo requires complete commercial documentation, including invoice, packing list, and compliant HS codes for Mexican customs clearance.